Villa in Crete
7 guests · 3 bedrooms · 3 baths
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About this villa rental
Villa Aphrodite is a stone built villa in the traditional village of Gavalochori, 25km east of Chania Crete. Its unique architectural style is combined with modern facilities in order to provide an ideal environment for your holidays. Villa Aphrodite is completely autonomous with 250 m2 of living space on a 650 m2 plot of land. It offers complete privacy with its own parking space for one vehicle, private garden and pool. The villa can accommodate up to 7 guests (with the addition of one cot in one of the twin bedrooms). The nearest beach of Almyrida is 3km away while the nearest shops are 200m away.
Free WiFi coverage throughout the villa.
Beach towels are provided.
The pool operates from March 1 to October 30
Please note: No parties or loud music is allowed at the villa.
Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly.
Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery.
Further comments about the area:
The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalohori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Lighthouse, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral.
The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area:
3km to nearest beach of Almirida
10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake
25km to Chania town for shopping and night life
15km to seaside village of Kalives
20km to port of Souda
45km to Chania airport (code CHQ)
60km to Rethimno town
150km to Heraklion airport (code HER)
45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos
70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia
60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge
Free WiFi coverage throughout the villa.
Beach towels are provided.
The pool operates from March 1 to October 30
Please note: No parties or loud music is allowed at the villa.
Cleaning Service: Price includes daily maid service (bathrooms and bedrooms only), change of towels and linen twice weekly (more often if requested) and general cleaning once weekly.
Catering Service, groceries delivery: We can arrange for daily delivery to the villa of meals of the finest Greek and local Cretan cuisine. We can also arrange groceries delivery from local supermarkets, butcher shop, fruit stands and bakery.
Further comments about the area:
The villa is located on a hillside in the village of Gavalochori in West Crete. Gavalohori is a traditional Cretan village situated in the Apokoron region about 3km inland from the coastal village of Almirida. Its location is 25 km east of Chania which takes about 20 minutes drive along the National Road. Gavalochori is an old historical village with approximately 500 residents which has retained its color and way of life. Several family run tavernas offer the visitor tasty dishes of Cretan cuisine. Near the small village square and within walking distance from the villa there is a coffee shop, a bakery, a mini mart, two tavernas and the Folk Art Museum. The surrounding area has several beautiful nature paths for walking or biking which lead either towards the sea or towards the White mountains. The coastal village of Almirida is less than 10 minutes driving distance. In Almirida you may find all basic facilities, such as a supermarket, pharmacy, post office, bakery, ATM, gas station and taxi service. It has a wonderful sandy beach with crystal clear water and a shallow section particularly suitable for small kids. This Blue Flag rated beach is organized with sun beds and umbrellas and sea sports services. There are several sea side tavernas and bars offering exquisite sea food and night entertainment. The large town of Chania of course offers the visitor a wider range of choices for shopping, dining and night life mostly centered around the old Venetian port. Some interesting monuments in Chania town are the covered Municipal Market, the Venetian fortifications, the Lighthouse, the Fortress of Firkas, the Mosque of Giali Tzamisi, the Arsenals, and the Othrodox Cathedral.
The villa can be used as a base for visiting several points of interest in the area:
3km to nearest beach of Almirida
10km to the exquisite beach of Georgoupolis and Kournas lake
25km to Chania town for shopping and night life
15km to seaside village of Kalives
20km to port of Souda
45km to Chania airport (code CHQ)
60km to Rethimno town
150km to Heraklion airport (code HER)
45km to the west coast beaches of Falassarna, Gramvousa and Balos
70km to south coast beaches of Elafonissi, Paleohora and Sougia
60km to Omalos Plateau and starting point of the Samaria Gorge
Amenities at Aphrodite - Apokoron Villa with Private Pool and Great Views
Family friendly
Map of Crete
Ratings and reviews
Summary of reviewsSpacious villa with great privacy, beautiful views, and amazing housekeepers. Perfect for family getaways, offering relaxation, lovely pools, and a charming village atmosphere.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
We had a fantastic stay at Villa Aphrodite. The check-in process was seamless thanks to a lockbox with the key inside — super easy after a long travel day. When we arrived, we were greeted with a spacious, spotless home, beautiful views, and thoughtful welcome touches like fresh fruit and drinks, which we really appreciated.The villa was exactly as described (if not better) — comfortable, clean, and clearly well-maintained. The bedrooms were cozy, and the kitchen had everything we needed, including the kinds of little extras that are often overlooked. We especially enjoyed breakfast on the patio each morning — the view was picturesque, and the space was very peaceful.The pool area was a highlight for us. While not heated, it was perfectly comfortable for swimming in early June. There were padded sunbeds and even some pool toys left for us, which made it easy to relax and have fun.The village of Gavalochori is charming and quiet, with a few solid restaurants, a mini market, bakery, and more — all just a short (if steep) walk down the hill.The daily cleaning service was excellent, and the Wi-Fi worked perfectly throughout our stay.Overall, our favorite part was just spending time together in the pool. We felt very well taken care of and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Villa Aphrodite to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway in Crete.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2024
I stayed here with my adult son and after a little trouble finding it at night, we were thrilled with the size and privacy of the villa. With 3 double bedrooms it meant my son had the whole ground floor to himself.
The living room and kitchen were huge and the vaulted wooden ceiling and wall to wall views over the White mountains very impressive.
We were welcomed with fruit, beer and wine and I had requested some milk for morning tea, which was kindly provided too.
All communication with Christos and Mrs Froso was speedy, friendly and helpful and Mrs Froso was a delight to meet and chat to a couple of times and she couldn't do enough for us, without being the least intrusive.
She asked us to let her know when it would be convenient to clean, rather than just turning up and we appreciated that.
We didn't use the dish washer as we mainly ate out and because there were only 3 mugs, although plenty of plates, glasses, cutlery etc. The fridge freezer was huge and kept things really chilled. The choice of cofee machine was great too.
We loved the area around the pool for our more leisurely days and it felt quiet and secluded although on the edge of the village. It was great to have beach towels provided for a change.
Gavalachori is a beautiful hillside Greek village with hiking trails. The walk down to the local shops and wonderful taverna was perfect and the short hill back up to the villa helped us walk off our feasting!
The tranquil Venetian Wells site was very close by too
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2023
The property was just what we wanted. Comfortable, clean, private, good location, good amenities. The housekeeper was helpful, friendly and efficient. Great stay.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Oct 2019
Wir haben eine Woche in der Villa Aphrodite verbracht. Der Kontakt mit der Agentur klappt reibungslos und trotz später Ankunft wurden wir persönlich und nett empfangen. Das Dörfchen ist sehr nett und hat sehr empfehlenswerte Tavernen!! Die Strände u Strandorte der Umgebung fanden wir eher mittelprächtig. Die Villa ist riesig, sie hat eine tolle Terrasse mit wirklich grandioser Aussicht. Auch der Pool ist riesig und wunderbar, man kann hier viele schöne Stunden verbringen. Die Villa ist allerdings etwas in die Jahre gekommen und es müsste einiges getan werden,damit man sich auch innen richtig wohlfühlt. Vieles war sehr abgenutzt, Jalousien teilweise kaputt oder verbogen, Bäder dunkel und ungemütlich, Duschkabine u Duschköpfe sehr abgenutzt und wirkten dadurch unsauber. Auch insgesamt wirkte die Villa innen nicht sehr sauber (Kaffeemaschine nicht gesäubert, Überbleibsel von Vorgänger hinter den Couchkissen,verfleckte Seifenspender, angebrochene Duschgelfläschen...). Den angebotenen täglichen Reinigungsservice haben wir nicht genutzt, da wir das eher störend gefunden hätten. Ich denke, dass so ein großes Haus vor einem Gästewechsel nicht nur von einer Person gereinigt werden kann. Vielleicht wäre es besser, 1x/Woche einen Wäschewechsel anzubieten und dann in mehr Personal für die Endreinigung zu investieren.
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Top rated by guests
9.6Outstanding
(31 Ratings)
Spacious villa with great privacy, beautiful views, and amazing housekeepers. Perfect for family getaways, offering relaxation, lovely pools, and a charming village atmosphere.
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